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How do you say "thick" in German?

dick

Adjective

In German, "thick" is dick.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced 'DIK', one syllable, with a short I like in 'thick'.

Grammar notes

dick is an adjective. In predicate position ("it is dick") it takes no ending; when placed before a noun, its ending changes to match the noun's gender and case.

Example sentence

Er schnitt eine dicke Scheibe Brot.

He cut a thick slice of bread.

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How to remember dick

Dick looks just like the English name Dick but simply means thick or fat. Picture a thick, chunky book to fix the meaning in place.

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Questions about dick

How do you say "thick" in German?

In German, "thick" is dick. It is an adjective.

How is dick used in a sentence?

Use dick as you would use the equivalent adjective in English. For example: Er schnitt eine dicke Scheibe Brot. (He cut a thick slice of bread.).

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